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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product
warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de
MTBE (éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE
annulent la garantie
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Models
911700 – PRO-24 HW
911701 – PRO-24 HWSP
04164900A 2/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 911700 – PRO-24 HW 911701 – PRO-24 HWSP Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from completely read your manuals. The contents your Dealer. Visit your dealer or will give you an understanding of safety www.gravely.com for a list of instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3 2. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration PRODUCT REGISTRATION Card and return the card to Gravely. 3. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. The Gravely dealer must register the product 4. Explain recommended lubrication and at the time of purchase. Registering the maintenance.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or and feet and throwing objects. moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and practices.
  • Page 5 SAFETY DECALS AND 2. WARNING! LOCATIONS Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to for safety decal locations. Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position 07700019A or bagger is attached.
  • Page 6 Check for wear, damage, and/or Wear appropriate hearing protection. deterioration. Replace only with Gravely original equipment replacement parts for NEVER operate mower barefoot or when safety. wearing open sandals or canvas shoes.
  • Page 7 See your Gravely Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. Check attachments frequently and replace worn or damaged components with Accidental engine start up can cause death or manufacturer’s recommended parts.
  • Page 8 Fuel and Fuel System Emission Control System Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are This equipment and/or its engine may include explosive. Handle with care. Use only an exhaust and evaporative emissions control approved gasoline container with an system components required to meet U.S. appropriately sized dispensing spout.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Handlebar CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. NOTE: The mounting hardware described in the following assembly procedures is factory- mounted on the mower in the proper Frame Handlebar locations. Support Handlebar Installation 1.
  • Page 10 Wheel Drive Actuation Link Operator Presence Control (OPC) Installation (911701) Cable Installation See Figure 6. See Figure 7. 1. Apply pressure against the wheel drive NOTE: The OPC lever (Figure 15, Item 1) is (self-propel) mechanism to hold it down mounted on the left-hand end of the against rear wheels.
  • Page 11 Throttle Cable Installation 7. Position throttle control (on handlebar) all the way forward (down) to the FAST See Figure 8. position. NOTE: The throttle control (Figure 15, Item 5) 8. Push engine throttle lever fully forward is mounted on the right-hand side of the until against its stop.
  • Page 12 Handlebar Cable Tie Support Clamp Rope Guide Closed Recoil Rope Mounting Cap Screw Rope Guide Opened Handlebar Support Cable Figure 10 2. Position recoil rope in upper half of guide and then rotate lower half back to close guide, capturing rope. See Figure 10.
  • Page 13 Discharge Chute Installation 6. Align front of chute and support plate with hole in deck and install round head 1. Place mower in the Service Position. square neck bolt and flanged lock nut. See SERVICE POSITION on page 20. See Figure 14. 2.

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 15 1. Operator Presence (Engine/Blade) 7. Fuel Tank and Cap Control 8. Upper (Wheel Drive) Guard (911701) 2. Recoil Starter Handle 9. Discharge Chute 3. Wheel Drive Control (911701) 10. Lower Guard 4. Handlebars 11. Fixed Front Wheels (Standard) 5.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Recoil Starter Handle WARNING: Improper operation When pulled, recoil starter handle will turn can lead to injury. Learn what the engine over. controls do and how they work. Engine Throttle Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. Push throttle forward to increase engine speed.
  • Page 16 3. Place throttle control in the high-speed position (all the way forward). Lever 4. With operator presence control lever Handlebar held against the handlebar, grasp starter handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls Recoil Starter harder. This is the compression stroke. Handle 5.
  • Page 17 HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT 5. Hold rear axle bolt stationary with a wrench while removing outer lock nut. Height of Cut (HOC) is adjusted by See Figures 17 and 18. positioning the front and rear wheels in a series of mounting holes. See Figures 18 and Inner Nut Axle Outer Nut...
  • Page 18 The height of the standard, fixed front wheels Frame Height is changed by raising or lowering wheels in of Cut the four available mounting holes in each Holes wheel support. Place wheels in upper holes Wheel for a lower cut and lower holes for higher cut. NOTE: Height-of-cut holes are spaced approximately 0.665"...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Gravely Dealers will provide any service, See engine manual for further maintenance parts or adjustments which may be required and troubleshooting information. to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
  • Page 20 SERVICE POSITION Install Mower Blade NOTE: Ensure blade air lift points upward. Put unit into service position for easy access See Figure 20. to underneath the deck. 1. Replace blade, flat washer and lock nut on shaft. CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow 2.
  • Page 21 CHECK FASTENERS DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. Check all fasteners for proper tightness. Pay special attention to blade hardware and all guards, shields and safety devices. CHECK DRIVE BELTS Check tension of mower blade and wheel drive (911701) belts. See BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 26.
  • Page 22 REPLACE OIL FILTER CHECK MUFFLER Replace oil filter every 50 hours of use or Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or annually. other damage every 50 hours of operation. 1. Clean dirt and debris from oil filter and surrounding area. CAUTION: Replace worn-out 2.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To install a guard: CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Position guard on mower and slide bolts and understand the entire Safety with captive nyloc nuts into mounting section before proceeding. brackets. 2. Thread each mounting bolt into WHEEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS mounting bracket and tighten securely.
  • Page 24 Wheel Drive Speed Adjustment Belt Higher In Groove The wheel drive lower belt connects the mower blade shaft to a variable speed (VS) pulley. Wheel drive speed is determined by Screw how deep the wheel drive lower belt rides in the VS pulley.
  • Page 25 Wheel Drive Traction Adjustment 1. Remove both the upper and lower guards. See Drive Belt Guard on The gap (clearance) between the drive rollers page 23. and tires, when wheel drive is disengaged, is 2. Turn fine adjustment knob used to set the amount of contact force counterclockwise to bring it to the top (traction) when wheel drive is engaged.
  • Page 26 5. While holding adjustment bolt stationary Drive with a wrench, tighten flanged nut Roller against adjustment bracket. 6. Tighten flanged lock nut and bolt attaching each adjustment plate to the adjustment bracket. 7. Install both the upper and lower guards. See Drive Belt Guard on page 23.
  • Page 27 Adjust Wheel Drive Upper Belt Wheel Drive Bolt and Tension Frame Bearing Flanged The wheel drive upper belt connects the Holder Lock Nut variable speed (VS) pulley to the drive rollers shaft. 1. Remove both the upper and lower guards. See Drive Belt Guard on page 23.
  • Page 28 Adjust Mower Blade Drive Belt Tension 1. Remove lower guard. See Drive Belt Guard on page 23. 2. Loosen the four flanged lock nuts from the round head square neck bolts that secure the engine mounting plate to the mower frame. Do not remove hardware. See Figure 30.
  • Page 29 BELT REPLACEMENT Adjustment Plate Adjustment Bracket Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement See Figure 32. The wheel drive lower belt connects the blade shaft top pulley to a variable speed (VS) pulley. 1. Remove both the upper and lower guards. See Drive Belt Guard on page 23.
  • Page 30 Wheel Drive Upper Belt Replacement Wheel Drive Bolt and See Figure 33. Frame Bearing Flanged The wheel drive upper belt connects the Holder Lock Nut variable speed (VS) pulley to the drive rollers shaft. 1. Remove wheel drive lower belt. See Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement on page 29.
  • Page 31 3 seconds of releasing the control 5. Install new belt on engine pulley and lever, take the unit to an authorized Gravely mower spindle lower pulley. See dealer for repairs. Figure 33.

  • Page 32: Storage

    Matching the fuel. Follow the recommended mix ratio touch-up paint is available from your Gravely found on the fuel stabilizer container. Dealer. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank empty or low. 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary. start 2. Spark plug wire loose or off. 2. Check connection. 3. Engine/Blade control cable 3. Check cable. Adjust, repair detached, broken, or not or replace as necessary.

  • Page 34: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Always use genuine Gravely parts to keep See your authorized Gravely Dealer to add your mower running like new. these optional accessories. Description Part Number 71106800 Mulching Kit, 24" Air Filter 21535600 71106900 Front Swivel Wheel Kit...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911700 911701 Description PRO 24HW PRO 24HWSP Length - in. (cm) 60 (152.4) Height - in. (cm) 39 (99) Width - in. (cm) 24 (61) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 24 (61) 2 – 4 Cutting Height - in.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered "Consumer Use";...
  • Page 37 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 38 California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Ariens Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2011 model year small off-road equipment. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 39 (c) The warranty on evaporative emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by the Ariens Company.
  • Page 40 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-4688 www.gravely.com...

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